So I need to lift my truck a Tad, I figure 2" - 2.5"
With just 2.5" I shouldn't have to change my Trac-bar, Control arms or Pitman arm, correct ?
I already need new shocks, so that is not a concern.
Was thinking of Coils instead of spacers
Anyone use these guys ?
These are $130 shipped

http://www.customsuspension.com/dodge_leveling_kits.php

Other options are:
Rough Country makes 2" Coils
Superlift makes 2.5" Coils
I also have looked everywhere for used 2500 coils, but there are none
to be found, new ones are $160
I would like to retain a factory ride, not harsh like Rancho.

Whats your thoughts ?

 

I love my spacer, truck actually rode better and kept stock shocks. Did a add a leaf in the back wick I think lowered my ability to carry stuff but other than that I only have good things to say. I know you said you don't want a spacer but why?

 

Two reasons:
1: I think my factory coils are tired
2: If I go 2" -2.5" coils, Later if I want more lift I can add the spacers

 

My truck has 270k and only rides crappy cuz its on it's second tired set of shocks and nm roads suck. Most stuff that I have read advise against combining the spacers with any other lift, I would do the space again because it was $80 and 45 minutes of work including us trying 3 different spring compressors $.02

 

Anyone else ?

 

I'm measuring ride height as the height of the springs installed.
I just measured mine on the truck and they are 12" and the spring diameter is .760
Also, Measurements from axle center to fender is:
Front: 23"
Rear: 25"

Does anyone know the measurements with 2500 5.9 gas springs installed ?
The spring specs say 16" ride height, that would give me 4" lift
But I have read that people are getting 2" lift
A Little confused here

 

just my 2 cents cuz i have done it all and seen it after different things. if ur gonna go coils, go with 2" cuz ur old coils are prob. saggin some, so when u put new ones on u might actually get like 2.5" until they set in some.

 

All I can say is my 2500 v8 sits about as high up front (factory suspension) as a 2" leveled 1500. I have the 8800 GVWR with a 5.9, nv4500, reg cab long bed, so its a lightweight heavy duty. I weigh in at about 5200 lbs. Hope that helps.


P.S. Those are 33's on my '95 in my sig picture, if that gives you any idea.

 

OK;
I think I am going to order a set of 2500 gasser springs 8800GVW
Any reason not to ?

Anyone running these ?

 

Didn't think of this before, but a small amount of my height difference is probably due to the fact that I have a larger axle up front. The thicker diameter axle tube must naturally push the hub farther from the bottom of the spring.


Just a thought to keep in consideration.



Also, I would think that lift springs designed for a 1500 should ride nicer than 3/4 ton springs.